Fantasmic without a fast pass?

[Alana Rea Jago]

Hey folks just wondering whats best for fantasmic? I don't think I want to use a fast pass for it or am I being silly? If I don't what time is best to head to fantasmic area to get best seat? Is fantastic a must? I def don't wanna do the dining package with it so thats def a no. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Any advice is appreciated!

I'm assuming that you've never seen the show before ??

Firstly, YES it is a MUST. It is an old show but its format has been updated regularly - we make sure that we see it at least once a trip.

Secondly, there aren't any bad places to watch the show in the arena, although a central position is probably the best place to sit.

A dinner package is a good way to get a guaranteed seating area - although your seat/row is not reserved and therefore you must compete with others who have the same entitlement. We did the package last year and the reserved area was almost central.
I haven't done it with a FP (and personally wouldn't use/waste one for Fantastic).

If you're not doing the dinner or FP way in then I suggest arriving AT LEAST 45 minutes before posted showtime to stand any chance of sitting towards the centre - earlier during peak times

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

If you don't do a FP or a dinner package, then it's pretty tough to get a "central" seat as most of those seats are reserved for FP or dinner package guests.

Make an ADR for one of the restaurants in the dinner package (Hollywood and Vine, Brown Derby, etc) so you don't have to burn a FP for it. The dinner package is not extra...you just pay for the price of your meal and they'll give you a voucher to take to the show. This allows you to get to the show closer to show time versus 45 minutes to an hour early.

 

[Figgy1]

Hey folks just wondering whats best for fantasmic? I don't think I want to use a fast pass for it or am I being silly? If I don't what time is best to head to fantasmic area to get best seat? Is fantastic a must? I def don't wanna do the dining package with it so thats def a no. Any advice is appreciated!

If you've never been it's a must do. When are you going? Are there going to be one or 2 shows the night you plan to go?

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

We have never seen it so would def like to see it. We are going on June 24th to Hollywood Studios. As far as I can see there is only one show unless that changes. I have already booked my TS for Sci-fi Resturant on that day as my sons are really keen on eating there so not sure I could force them to change to the dinner package but also know they won't be wanting to sit waiting for 45 mins !!! We will have a DAS as my son has Autism. Will I be able to use this for the show?

 

[Figgy1]

We have never seen it so would def like to see it. We are going on June 24th to Hollywood Studios. As far as I can see there is only one show unless that changes. I have already booked my TS for Sci-fi Resturant on that day as my sons are really keen on eating there so not sure I could force them to change to the dinner package but also know they won't be wanting to sit waiting for 45 mins !!! We will have a DAS as my son has Autism. Will I be able to use this for the show?

As far as the DAS yes and no They may have you wait in a quieter area but you still may have to get there super early as they count total heads not just those with a DAS

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

Its looking like a long wait for us then as I have just checked and there is no dining package available for a time or restaurant that suits us!!! May have to rethink my planned Fast Passes or just deal with the wait.

 

[Figgy1]

Its looking like a long wait for us then as I have just checked and there is no dining package available for a time or restaurant that suits us!!! May have to rethink my planned Fast Passes or just deal with the wait.

seeing you have a DAS I would fp it and get a return time for another ride

 

[Stellajack]

I'm assuming that you've never seen the show before ??

Firstly, YES it is a MUST. It is an old show but its format has been updated regularly - we make sure that we see it at least once a trip.

Secondly, there aren't any bad places to watch the show in the arena, although a central position is probably the best place to sit

If you're not doing the dinner or FP way in then I suggest arriving AT LEAST 45 minutes before posted showtime to stand any chance of sitting towards the centre - earlier during peak times

I agree with CH. The show is a must, at least ONCE. I would also not waste a fast pass here, but early arrivals get a better choice of seating (not necessarily right, left, or center but up close vs. higher up.) All views are good, but every time we have been seated in one of the first 10 rows down front, we have gotten somewhat wet. While this is not really a bad thing in 75-85 degrees, it doesn't do any popcorn or food items much good. Whether you are a dinner package or not, the EXIT scene is the same for everyone. Hold tightly to loved ones!

 

[Figgy1]

I agree with CH. The show is a must, at least ONCE. I would also not waste a fast pass here, but early arrivals get a better choice of seating (not necessarily right, left, or center but up close vs. higher up.) All views are good, but every time we have been seated in one of the first 10 rows down front, we have gotten somewhat wet. While this is not really a bad thing in 75-85 degrees, it doesn't do any popcorn or food items much good. Whether you are a dinner package or not, the EXIT scene is the same for everyone. Hold tightly to loved ones!

The DAS makes it worth a fp

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

So the Fast passes I have for HS are Toy Story Midway, Star Tours and TOT. Which should I drop? Also Do fast passes/dining packages have an area?

 

[Figgy1]

Dining packages hav a voucher and have their own section. I'd drop STours

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

Just realised that I would have to drop Toy story as fantasmic as they are in same tier!!

 

[Figgy1]

Just realised that I would have to drop Toy story as fantasmic as they are in same tier!!

Don't worry you'll get a return time equal to the wait time posted.

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

Thanks for your help. Looks like we will go with the fast pass for fantasmic

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks for your help. Looks like we will go with the fast pass for fantasmic

Good luck. If they're going to do Jedi Training that day be there at rope drop and take them to sign up right away it can fill quickly and they must be with the person who is signing them up.

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

I know Id love them to do this however we are planning a morning in the resort as we would be out late the night before at Epcot. Is it good??

 

[Figgy1]

I know Id love them to do this however we are planning a morning in the resort as we would be out late the night before at Epcot. Is it good??

My ds loved it when he was younger but he was always big into SW. We went for SWW a few times and it was his idea to go in costume. You have my problem never enough time to do everything

 

[BigHero4]

The show is great especially with little ones. I know it's not the same time as your trip, but our last trip in September we showed up about 10 minutes before the show and got great seats. They were about 5 rows from the water, which many folks don't think are that good, but the splashes of water we got were refreshing. Beats standing in line with small children for 45 minutes. Maybe we were just lucky though??

 

[Alana Rea Jago]

My ds loved it when he was younger but he was always big into SW. We went for SWW a few times and it was his idea to go in costume. You have my problem never enough time to do everything

is jedi training worth it?? I think my son would like it however he honestly hasn't shown that much of an interest in star wars but I think if he seen it he would love it.